1 Kings 3:5-7

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁵ In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. He said, “What can I give you?”

⁶ Solomon responded, “You’ve shown great love to my father David, who was your servant. He lived in your presence with truth, righteousness, and commitment. And you continued to show him your great love by giving him a son to sit on his throne today.

⁷ “Lord my God, although I’m young and inexperienced, you’ve made me king in place of my father David.